Military Readiness & Defense Funding
Last Updated: 2026-06-22
Tracking defense funding, military readiness, recruiting challenges, and policies affecting our armed forces and national defense.
Overview
Military readiness has declined due to recruitment shortfalls, woke policies, and funding challenges. This watchlist tracks defense appropriations, recruitment trends, and policy reforms to rebuild America's fighting force.
Current Status
The military missed recruitment goals for the third consecutive year. Congress is debating the FY2027 NDAA with provisions to reverse DEI policies and boost recruiting.
Progress
Key Numbers
41,000
Recruitment Gap
DOD
2026-06-01
$886B
Defense Budget
Congress
2026-06-15
7
Wokeness Reversals
DOD Tracker
2026-06-10
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